A woman was found dead in the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Kenya, as rescue efforts entered their eighth day. The building, still under construction, collapsed on October 23 along 9th Street. Initial reports indicated the incident left multiple people trapped.
Search teams, working with local authorities, continued their efforts to locate survivors and recover bodies. The discovery of the woman’s body marked a grim milestone in the ongoing operation. No official confirmation of the number of casualties has been released.
The collapse occurred during the early hours of October 23, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The building, which had not yet been officially completed, was reportedly being used for residential purposes. Local residents described the area as a construction zone with limited safety measures in place.
This incident follows a pattern of structural failures in the region, raising concerns about building regulations and oversight. Authorities have called for an investigation into the cause of the collapse. The body of the woman was recovered by divers working in the debris.
The event has sparked discussions about the need for stricter enforcement of construction standards in Eastleigh. No further details on the cause of the collapse have been made public.
